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West Bengal Assembly to consider Uniform Civil Code Bill
The West Bengal Assembly is set to consider a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with the ruling BJP government planning to table it. The bill aims to establish a uniform legal framework for civil matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, applicable to all religions. The move is anticipated to spark debate and face challenges from opposition parties within the assembly.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 8 · Right 4 n = 14
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Patrika, Prabhat Khabar, The Indian Express, The Print
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Republic World, The Pioneer